Alabama by W. H. Sebastian

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 27, 1908

Alabama

By W. H. Sebastian

HUNTSVILLE.—This place is, I am sure, well known to us as a people. To my own race in the United States and elsewhere I would say, Do you know why we should be interested in the school at Huntsville? The Lord has said, through the spirit of prophecy, that this school should receive encouragement and help; for he led in its establishment. If he takes an interest in us, surely we ought to take an interest in the school that he has given us. Let all our families be interested, and be in harmony with our school. Pray for it, and talk to your friends about it.

“In the night season I was taken by my Guide from place to place, from city to city, in the South. I saw the great lesson work to be done,—that which ought to have been done years ago. We seemed to be looking at many places. Our first interest was for the places where the work has already been established, and for those where the way has opened for a beginning to be made. One of these places was Graysville, and another Huntsville, where we have industrial schools.—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VII, page 231.

“A good beginning has been made in the Southern field.” This is true of the work at Huntsville, as I have seen during my recent visit there, from July 10 to August 4. It would do your soul good if you could visit the school, and see what has been accomplished. Three new buildings have been completed in less than two years. Of course there are other improvements to be made, but these can not be made until our brethren and sisters respond to the call.

CHURCH AND CHURCH-SCHOOL BUILDINGS OWNED BY THE SOUTHERN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, YAZOO CITY, MISS.

The new sanitarium at Oakwood is very much needed. We are so glad for the steps that have again been taken for a sanitarium at Nashville for our people. I do not believe that we have any in operation, but we are praying and waiting patiently for the Lord to work in our behalf. We have felt for these past years that we have been without an arm; but we see light piercing the gloom. Will you help us to get these institutions, and then help to keep them in operation? We thank you for what you have already done for us as a people. We highly appreciate it, and give to God the glory and honor which is due to his name. W. H. SEBASTIAN.